Financial Control Manager (12 Months Ftc)

Collinson; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a finance professional to enhance financial control processes. The role involves supporting the rollout of new control requirements and collaborating with global finance teams. Candidates must possess a recognized accountancy qualification and experience with financial processes. This position also requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Experience with control frameworks in finance or operations.
• Understanding of financial processes and controls.
• Ability to deliver training and maintain relationships with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of new minimum control requirements across processes and geographies.
• Assist finance teams in interpreting and applying control requirements.
• Deliver training to embed control requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Prioritization

Education

Recognized accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Collinson is a global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world travel with ease and confidence.

The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who provide market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over a million consumers. Collinson operates Priority Pass, the world's original and leading airport experiences programme.

Travellers can access a network of 1,000+ lounges and travel experiences, including dining, retail, sleep, and spa in over 600 airports across countries, elevating the journey into something special.

We work with the world's leading payment networks, over 1,000 banks, 90 airlines, and 20 hotel groups worldwide. We have been innovating since inception — launching the first independent global VIP lounge access programme, Priority Pass; being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct; and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP.

Today, we continue to invest heavily in innovation to deliver superior customer experiences. Our key clients include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, and HDFC. Our mission is to do good beyond profit, sharing success with our people and giving back to communities.

We are ambitious, and our success is driven by a diverse, talented team of over 1,000 global colleagues.

Purpose of the role

The Group Reporting Team is committed to providing robust financial information with meaningful insights and enhancing financial reporting processes and controls.

As part of this team, you will support the rollout, embedding, and maintenance of the Minimum Control Framework Requirements across the Group. Your role involves collaborating with global finance teams and process owners to enhance controls, facilitate self-assessments, and ensure compliance. The role requires knowledge of financial processes, systems, and controls, along with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Key qualities include initiative, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective prioritization. The role supports projects during a period of significant transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of new minimum control requirements across processes and geographies;
• Assist finance teams in interpreting and applying control requirements;
• Deliver training to embed control requirements;
• Support self-assessment processes and monitor their quality;
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement;
• Support remediation planning and progress tracking;
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Financial Control Framework;
• Participate in other finance projects as they arise.

Knowledge, skills, and experience required

• Recognized accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA or equivalent);
• Experience with control frameworks in finance or operations;
• Understanding of financial processes and controls;
• Strong analytical and communication skills;
• Ability to deliver training and maintain relationships with global teams;
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks;
• Collaborative team player in a global environment.

Collinson is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We aim to create a high-performing, purpose-driven culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Our company values are: Take Action, Do the Right Thing, One Team, and Be Insight Led.

In your application, please note your pronouns (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs). For support during the interview process, contact us at [email address].

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